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What does acne mean?

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Noun
  1. (pathology) A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.
  2. A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
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Tell her how bad your acne makes you feel and ask if she'll set up a dermatologist's visit for you.
You can help prevent acne by gently washing your face twice a day with soap and warm water.
These pimples vary according to the severity of the acne and range from whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, nodules to cysts.
Potential complications associated with long-term steroid use are atrophy, steroid-induced acne, rosacea, and striae.
It used to be thought that a typical teenage diet of junk food was the cause of acne, but now we know better.
Stress, particularly severe or prolonged emotional tension, may aggravate acne.

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